Theatre B Executive Director - Theatre B

About the Position

The executive director establishes and executes the organization’s strategic plan in cooperation

with the board of directors and collaborates with the ensemble on artistic decisions. They manage

the business aspects of the company with a primary focus on development and finance. The executive

director oversees staff and volunteers and reports to the board of directors.

This is a full-time position located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The executive director has an office

on-premises and is also able to work from home as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic

● Advocate for Theatre B’s mission, vision, and values

● Evaluate community needs and recommend programs to enact positive change

● Engage with potential community partners and collaborators

● Monitor progress of strategic initiatives

Development

● Cultivate and steward new and current donors

● Write grants, maintain grant database, complete reporting requirements, and sustain relationships

with grant-giving organizations

● Manage annual membership program, including appeals, information, and acknowledgement

● Manage corporate sponsorship program, including prospects, meetings, materials, stewardship, and

renewals

● Oversee and coordinate fundraising campaigns

Budgetary/Financial

● Develop annual budget and multi-year projections, and forecast programming income and expenses

● Provide regular income and expense reports to the finance committee

● Provide regular membership and audience reports to the board and ensemble

Board/Ensemble/Staff Coordination

● Serve as staff liaison to the board and ensemble, accountable for timely, accurate, and

transparent communication

● Review existing policy and recommend changes to the board when necessary

Relationships

● Represent Theatre B in the community

● Maintain membership with local and regional associations

● Serve on outside boards and committees, such as Minnesota State Arts Board Grant Panel, Moorhead

Art & Culture Commission, the Moorhead Business Association, and the Fargo-Moorhead Area

Foundations

Minimum Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in theatre studies, arts management, or related field

● 3 years of experience in arts or nonprofit management

● 3 years of experience in nonprofit fund development

● Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and grants

● Effective written and oral communication skills

● Strong presentation and persuasive skills

● Efficient multitasking and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

● Master’s degree or higher in theatre studies, arts management, or related field

● 5 years of experience in arts or nonprofit management

● 5 years of experience in nonprofit fund development

● Passion to cultivate a welcoming environment for diverse populations

● Experience developing and monitoring theatre production budgets

● Experience with a diverse range of fund development strategies, including securing grants,

gaining and sustaining sponsorships, and hosting special events

● Strategic leadership experience in a theatre organization or other nonprofit/arts organization

Compensation

$60,000 per year + $6,000 benefits package

Equal Employment Opportunity

Theatre B provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment

and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,

age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state

or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training.

Application

Please provide the following:

● Cover letter

● Resume or CV

● Writing sample (e.g., grant application, fundraising appeal, sponsorship brochure) Please send

all materials to TheatreB.search@gmail.com

Review of applications begins February 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. CST, and continues until the position is

filled.

Learn more about Theatre B at theatreb.org


Salary: $60,000 per year + $6,000 benefits package